I really liked the unique plot. I will never read something like this again! It is also a unique setting. It is set in Africa (Serengeti) in the 1960s. In this novel, the land, animals, and people can kill you. I would classify this novel as a Historical fiction thriller. I thought at first that Read more
BOTM (Book of the Month) complete checklist and data for July 2022
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin First Born by Will Dean The Bodyguard by Katherine CenterYou’re Invited by Amanda Jayatissa For a complete list of books (main picks only), click here: Totals: genres Historical Fiction 55 Contemporary Fiction 61 Thriller 64 Romance 31 Fantasy 24 Sci-Fi 14 Literary Fiction 68 Memoir 22 Mystery Read more
July 2022 Book News (TV/Movie adaptions and other book news)
I have been busy all the month of June to really post these. But I am going to try to keep this one up to date all month long! So keep checking back! “The No Show” by Beth O’Leary will be adapted. “The School For Good and Evil” series will be adapted for Netflix. “It Read more
Review “This Time Tomorrow” by Emma Straub
I really enjoyed the plot. It was very unique. It was also beautifully written. I love time travel books too! This time travel was more like 13 Going on 30 than Back to the Future (if you get my drift). She is 40 years old and wakes up being 16 years old again. But her Read more
Review “Yes Please” by Amy Poehler
This book is funny. I think that is the part that I liked the most. It was not the honest and raw book that I was expecting. Although, she does discuss a skit that she felt bad about on SNL. She issued an apology for it. But for the most part, this is not the Read more
July 2022 Celebrity Book Club Spoilers
If you do not want spoilers for July….. Do not scroll down. Also, do not spoil it for others especially on the reese chat room. A lot of people still like to be surprised…. I get a lot of people messaging me …
Review “Mean Baby” by Selma Blair
I rated this book s 3.5 to 4-star review. I have to attempt, I am not a fan of Selma. I picked this book up, because I thought it would be an interesting read. I do follow her on Instagram. She has inspired many people with her incredible story of strength. After reading this memoir, Read more
GMA (Good Morning America) Book Club pick for June 2022
For a complete list of books, click on this printable PDF.
Oprah Winfrey’s Book Club June 2022
For a complete list of her books, click this printable PDF.
Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Book Club pick for June 2022
Here is a list of all of her books in a printable PDF.
Review of “The Dictionary of Lost Words” by Pip Williams
This book took me a lot longer than expected to finish. I almost did not complete it. The first half of the book is slow. It does pick up, so I am thankful that I kept reading! It was worth my time, though. I really found the book rather interesting. It was beautifully written and Read more
Belletrist Book Club pick June 2022
For all of her books, click here! It is a printable PDF checklist!
“Out of the Corner” By Jennifer Grey
5 Stars! I really enjoyed Jennifer Grey in her many works throughout the years. I mean what person has not watched Ferris Bueller’s Day Off or Dirty Dancing? I knew that I was going to read this memoir as soon as I could. There has been a lot of buzz about it. I read about some of her Read more
Jenna Bush-Hager- Today Show Book Club pick for June 2022
Blog updates and new posts coming…
I have a new widget that allows my book reviews to be longer, detailed, and organized. My next review will be in this new format! I have gotten a little lazy with my reviews. I just try to get them all together to post. I am going to take a lot more time and energy Read more
A new challenge for a cause
I started this challenge on Facebook. It is ONLY for the month of June. 29 minutes of reading a day and submit it. You also have your own Facebook page to customize as you move forward. This is the blurb that you can send to your Facebook friends: I’m taking on the Reading Challenge for Read more
Writing a Book
I am sorry that I have not been posting lately. I have been stressed out at work again. I have been having panic attacks again. I have not been reading this month at all. I am NOT ashamed that I am seeking help this time to control my panic attacks, how to handle situations with Read more
Other Celebrity Book Clubs: June 2022
This will be updated all of June 2022. These do not have checklists of all the books. Noname Book Club Audacious Book Club (Roxane Gay) Killer Crime Book Club Feminist Book Club Goop Book Club Spivey’s Book Club (She chose 3 books for June 2022)
BOTM (Book of the Month) June totals but data
A photo will appear later. I am currently away from the computer where I had saved the pic! HA! Here is a list of all the books in a checklist. This is ONLY main picks: Historical Fiction 55 Contemporary Fiction 61 Thriller 62 Romance 30 Fantasy 24 Sci-Fi 13 Literary Fiction 67 Memoir 22 Mystery Read more
Tom Felton’s new book
Omg! Tom Felton wrote a book out Oct 2022. Gotta read this. Pre-ordering asap. I couldn’t upload the video. It was on tik tok.
Review of “Murder Book: A Graphic Novel Memoir of a True Crime Obsession” by Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell
I usually love the graphics in a graphic novel, but something about the people’s faces in this book. I also thought each page was jumbled with too much stuff. I did not like her jumbled style. She tended to repeat a lot of things over and over again. I wish she would have organized her Read more
Review of “Along For the Ride” by Sarah Dessen
The characters were very well-developed. The characters (for the most part) are likable. It is a typical YA book where the parents are the ones with the issues. But I just wanted more from these characters. There was a lot of potential for this to be a great novel. I just thought it needed something Read more
Review of “Reminders of Him” by Colleen Hoover
This novel was so good. Colleen Hoover did it again. Her books always make me cry. It sent me through all the emotions for sure! The characters were all just so great. Even the one person that I should have hated, Kenna, I loved. I wish that we would have seen more of the parents. Read more
Review of “The Weekend Away” by Sarah Alderson
Review: 3.5 review Summary: Orla just had a baby with her husband. She decides to leave the baby and go on a holiday with her best friend, Kate. Kate is going through a divorce while Kate is struggling with being a new mother. They go on holiday to Lisbon. They are having fun, but then Read more
GMA (Good Morning America) Book Club Pick for May 2022
A checklist of all their Main picks are below. It is fixed! Thanks for spotting that! 🙂
June 2022 Book Club Spoilers
If you do not want spoilers, do not scroll down…… Read with Jenna: I got a message from one of my readers! You guys are so awesome! I did see a sticker on this book. It is out on June 7th. I saw the picture with the sticker via email! Once again thanks to my Read more
Belletrist (Emma Roberts’ Book Club) Pick May 2022
For a complete list of all her books, click here.
My favorite short stories
In college, I took a short stories course. I really love to read a short. I think the authors are very talented to create a story so small but has the same effects as a novel. I really love shorts. Here are some of my favorite “Classic” short stories. The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Read more
Review of “The Night Circus” by Erin Morgenstern
Review: I have no idea how to rate this book. I still am not sure how I felt about it. I am going to leave this blank for now and think about it. Summary: A circus that arrives without warning. One minute it is not there, and the next it has arrived. A battle between Read more
Review of “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir
Review: 4.5- 5-star review Summary: Ryland is on a mission. He cannot remember what the mission is, where he is at, or why he is the only person alive. As his memory starts to come back, he must complete a mission to save the world. My Thoughts: The plot was so interesting. I just wanted Read more